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Lucky Cisco Kid
Cisco and Gordito arrive to find there is an outlaw operating in the area who is assumed to be the Cisco Kid. When a reward is offered for his capture and a large shipment of money goes out, Cisco is on hand. Seeing the gang rob the stage he goes after them only to be wounded. The gang leader leaves Cisco's handkerchief at the scene and now he is wanted for the murder he tried to break up.
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Plot Summary
The charming and roguish Cisco Kid, along with his loyal sidekick Gordito, embarks on a series of adventures across the Wild West. In this installment, they find themselves entangled in a plot involving a corrupt sheriff and a stolen gold shipment. The Kid must use his wit and daring to outsmart the villains and protect the innocent.
Critical Reception
The Cisco Kid (1940) was a moderately successful B-movie Western that capitalized on the popularity of its titular character. While not a critical darling, it offered lighthearted entertainment and was generally seen as an enjoyable entry in the series, particularly for fans of swashbuckling Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
Entertaining, if somewhat formulaic, Western adventure.
Warner Baxter brings charisma to the role of the Cisco Kid.
A fun, lighthearted romp with plenty of action.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific film is not readily available, but historical context suggests it was appreciated as a straightforward Western diversion.
Fun Fact
This film was the first in a series of Cisco Kid movies starring Warner Baxter, establishing the character as a popular on-screen figure.
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